Tom Huddlestone reckons English spirit will save Hull

Steve Bruce has boosted the team's chance of survival by signing Jake Livermore and Tom Huddlestone

Steve Bruce’s side are one of the favourites for the drop, but Huddlestone has joined in a £5.25m deal, along with former Spurs team-mate Jake Livermore on a season-long loan, and is already buzzing about the atmosphere in the camp.

He said: “I know some of the players here, and Hull’s team has more of a British feel to it. I like that, and I just felt I would maybe enjoy myself more here than anywhere else.”

“I didn’t get a fair crack of the whip under the manager at Tottenham”

Tom Huddlestone

The 26-year-old midfielder has also accused Andre Villas-Boas of driving him out of White Hart Lane after his 18-month battle with injuries.

“I didn’t get a fair crack of the whip under the manager at Tottenham,” added the midfielder.

“I played games where results were good and I felt my own personal performances were good, but then I would find myself out of the team for six or seven weeks without any explanation.”